1. Beak trimmer.
- It is an electrical device used to cut a portion of beak in order to prevent cannibalism among birds.
- The equipment will be mounted on to a stand of convenient height (0.60 to 0.75) with a peddle connected to the top of the unit with a chain/ strong thread so that upon pressing the peddle with the foot of the operator, the hot blade slides down cutting the beak placed over a small platform in the equipment.
- The equipment is also provided with a thermostat to regulate temperature.
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| Beak trimmer |
2. Weighing balances
- Different types of weighing balances are available to weigh birds or feed for record and marketing purposes.
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| Weighing balances |
3. Rake
- It is made up of iron rods and fitted with wooden handle.
- This is used to rake the litter material in case of deep-litter system of rearing.
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| Rake |
4. Sprinkler
- This is particularly important in hot weather areas.
- Commercial irrigation sprinklers can be used to cool not only the surroundings of the farm buildings but also the roof of the farm.
- But under hot-humid conditions, sprinklers are used only to cool the roof during afternoon hours only.
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| Sprinkler |
5. Sprayer
- Several types of sprayers are available in the market.
- But, that which is hand-operated and can be carried on the back while in use is most ideal for a poultry farm.
- The desired disinfectant or sanitizer can be mixed and loaded on to the tank and sprayed.
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| Sprayer |
6. Flame-gun (Blow-lamp)
- It is very useful equipment and it generally works on kerosene (or gas).
- It is used to flame metal frames to rid the building from external parasites and/ or their eggs/ larva etc.
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| Flame-gun |
7. Ventilation Fan
The ventilation fan is equipments used for ensuring maximum ventilation in the poultry farm. It is also equipments used in reducing the temperature of the poultry farm during a hot weather.
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| Ventilation fan for broiler house |
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